Stampede CEO says that they are prepared to haul treated water from outside Calgary to the grounds to support livestock and attendees
The Calgary Stampede, seen in progress last year, is set to run from July 5 to 14, falling within the estimated timeline for when Calgary’s water infrastructure repairs are expected to be completed. Last summer’s event was attended by more than 1.3 million people.The Calgary Stampede and top municipal officials expect the province’s flagship festival to go off without a hitch despite a massive water-main break that has placed the city under a state of emergency.
He said the 10-day festival may be a “bit different” than normal, but he is hopeful that guests will be understanding. He said they may wash the Grandstand Show’s seating less often and set up hydration stations rather than access to water fountains, in addition to asking guests to be mindful of their water usage.
“I say earth because shovels are in the ground, and we are ripping up 16th Avenue to get these critical repairs,” he said. In large part, city officials are banking on the goodwill of Stampede visitors to aid in water conservation.
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